A new postseason All-Star game for Division III football seniors will take the place of the Aztec Bowl this winter.

The Tazon de Estrellas (Bowl of Stars) will become the new postseason outlet for seniors, built along the same model -- a Division III all-star team taking on a Mexican team. The game takes place Dec. 19 at the Tec Monterrey Campus' Estado de Mexico, about an hour outside Mexico City. The game remains the same date as the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl, meaning players from the two teams competing for Division III's championship would not be eligible to participate.

The Mexican opponent is expected to be more organized than in previous seasons, representing a group of universities that have split away from the primary Mexican collegiate football federation. Tec Monterrey is the premier private university system in Mexico, with campuses in numerous locations around the country. Tec teams have captured eight of the past 10 Liga Major football national championships.

“We are looking for young men who are not only outstanding players, but outstanding people as well,” said Patrick Steenberge, president of Global Football, which is running the operation. “They will be representing their school, their country and our game on an international stage.”

The AFCA voted not to support a postseason game for Division III in Mexico this season, which means players will have to fund their own trip at a cost of $1,495. A passport will be required to make the trip.

Bill Manlove, former coach at Widener, will continue to coach the team, along with assistant coaches who are current Division III head coaches.

Nominations are due from coaches on Oct. 1.